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Pediatrics

Scientific Articles

Effect of Innominate and Femoral Varus Derotation Osteotomy on Acetabular Development in Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip
Gavin Spence, Richard Hocking, John H. Wedge, and Andreas Roposch
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2009;91:2622-2636. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Operative Treatment of Fractures in Children Is Increasing. A Population-Based Study from Finland
Ilkka Helenius, Tommi S. Lamberg, Sakari Kääriäinen, Antti Impinen, and Mikko P. Pakarinen
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2009;91:2612-2616. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Surgical Site Signing and "Time Out": Issues of Compliance or Complacence
Geoffrey Johnston, Lee Ekert, and Elliott Pally
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2009;91:2577-2580. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

The Hip-Knee-Ankle Angle in Children: Reference Values Based on a Full-Length Standing
Sanjeev Sabharwal and Caixia Zhao
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2009;91:2461-2468. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

The Efficacy of the Floor-Reaction Ankle-Foot Orthosis in Children with Cerebral Palsy
Benjamin M. Rogozinski, Jon R. Davids, Roy B. Davis, III, Gene G. Jameson, and Dawn W. Blackhurst
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2009;91:2440-2447. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Mechanical Axis Following Staple Epiphysiodesis for Limb-Length Inequality
Troy M. Gorman, Ryan Vanderwerff, Michael Pond, Bruce MacWilliams, and Stephen D. Santora
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2009;91:2430-2439. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Correlation of Radiographic Muscle Cross-Sectional Area with Glenohumeral Deformity in Children with Brachial Plexus Birth Palsy
Peter M. Waters, James T. Monica, Brandon E. Earp, David Zurakowski, and Donald S. Bae
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2009;91:2367-2375. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Chondroblastoma of Bone in a Pediatric Population
Frédéric Sailhan, Franck Chotel, Roger Parot on behalf of the SOFOP
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2009;91:2159-2168. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Intention-to-Treat Analysis and Accounting for Missing Data in Orthopaedic Randomized Clinical Trials
Amir Herman, Itamar Busheri Botser, Shay Tenenbaum, and Ahron Chechick
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2009;91:2137-2143. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Is After-Hours Orthopaedic Surgery Associated with Adverse Outcomes? A Prospective Comparative Study
William M. Ricci, Bethany Gallagher, Angel Brandt, John Schwappach, Michael Tucker, and Ross Leighton
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2009;91:2067-2072. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Computed Tomographic Angiography in Proximal Femoral Focal Deficiency
Jirí Chomiak, Martin Horák, Martin Mašek, Monika Frydrychová, and Pavel Dungl
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2009;91:1954-1964. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Involvement of the Spine in Patients with Multiple Hereditary Exostoses
James W. Roach, Joshua W.B. Klatt, and Nathan D. Faulkner
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2009;91:1942-1948. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Radiation Exposure from Musculoskeletal Computerized Tomographic Scans
Debdut Biswas, Jesse E. Bible, Michael Bohan, Andrew K. Simpson, Peter G. Whang, and Jonathan N. Grauer
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2009;91:1882-1889. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Complication Reporting in Orthopaedic Trials. A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials
S. Goldhahn, T. Sawaguchi, L. Audigé, R. Mundi, B. Hanson, M. Bhandari, and J. Goldhahn
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2009;91:1847-1853. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Motor Nerve-Conduction Studies in Obstetric Brachial Plexopathy for a Selection of Patients with a Poor Outcome
Carlos O. Heise, Mario G. Siqueira, Roberto S. Martins, and José Luiz D. Gherpelli
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2009;91:1729-1737. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Diminished Spinal Cord Size Associated with Congenital Scoliosis of the Thoracic Spine
Gokce Mik, Denis S. Drummond, Harish S. Hosalkar, Danielle Cameron, Nina Agrawal, Alex Manteghi, Purushottam Gholve, and Joshua D. Auerbach
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2009;91:1698-1704. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

The Effect of Distraction-Resisting Forces on the Tibia During Distraction Osteogenesis
Ashok K. Shyam, Hae-Ryong Song, Hyonggin An, Dileep Isaac, Gautam M. Shetty, and Seok Hyun Lee
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2009;91:1671-1682. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Efficacy of Intraoperative Neurologic Monitoring in Surgery Involving a Vertical Expandable Prosthetic Titanium Rib for Early-Onset Spinal Deformity
David L. Skaggs, Paul D. Choi, Christie Rice, John Emans, Kit M. Song, John T. Smith, and Robert M. Campbell, Jr.
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2009;91:1657-1663. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Long-Term Clinical and Radiographic Outcomes After Open Reduction for Missed Monteggia Fracture-Dislocations in Children
Koichi Nakamura, Kazuhiko Hirachi, Shigeharu Uchiyama, Masatoshi Takahara, Akio Minami, Toshihiko Imaeda, and Hiroyuki Kato
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2009;91:1394-1404. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Early Results of the Ponseti Method for the Treatment of Clubfoot Associated with Myelomeningocele
David J. Gerlach, Christina A. Gurnett, Noppachart Limpaphayom, Farhang Alaee, Zhongli Zhang, Kristina Porter, Melissa Kirchhofer, Matthew D. Smyth, and Matthew B. Dobbs
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2009;91:1350-1359. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Effects of Disruption of Epiphyseal Vasculature on the Proximal Femoral Growth Plate
Harry K.W. Kim, Natalie Stephenson, Amanda Garces, James Aya-ay, and Haikuo Bian
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2009;91:1149-1158. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Comparison of Surgeon and Physiotherapist-Directed Ponseti Treatment of Idiopathic Clubfoot
Joseph A. Janicki, Unni G. Narayanan, Barbara J. Harvey, Anvesh Roy, Shannon Weir, and James G. Wright
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2009;91:1101-1108. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Eye Protection in Orthopaedic Surgery. An in Vitro Study of Various Forms of Eye Protection and Their Effectiveness
Alfred A. Mansour, III, Jesse L. Even, Sharon Phillips, and Jennifer L. Halpern
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2009;91:1050-1054. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

The Effect of the Femoral Head Ossific Nucleus in the Treatment of Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip. A Meta-Analysis
Andreas Roposch, Kuldeep K. Stöhr, and Michael Dobson
J. Bone Joint Surg. Am. 2009;91:911-918.[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Recovery Potential After Postnatal Shoulder Paralysis. An Animal Model of Neonatal Brachial Plexus Palsy
H. Mike Kim, Leesa M. Galatz, Nikunj Patel, Rosalina Das, and Stavros Thomopoulos
J. Bone Joint Surg. Am. 2009;91:879-891.[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Levels of Evidence at the AAOS Meeting: Can Authors Rate Their Own Submissions, and Do Other Raters Agree?
Andrew H. Schmidt, Guofen Zhao, and Charles Turkelson
J. Bone Joint Surg. Am. 2009;91:867-873.[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Spinal Hemiepiphysiodesis Decreases the Size of Vertebral Growth Plate Hypertrophic Zone and Cells
Donita I. Bylski-Austrow, Eric J. Wall, David L. Glos, Edgar T. Ballard, Andrea Montgomery, and Alvin H. Crawford
J. Bone Joint Surg. Am. 2009;91:584-593.[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

The Role of Pantalar Arthrodesis in the Treatment of Paralytic Foot Deformities. A Long-Term Follow-up Study
Stefanos Provelengios, Kyriakos A. Papavasiliou, Margaritis J. Kyrkos, John M. Kirkos, and George A. Kapetanos
J. Bone Joint Surg. Am. 2009;91:575-583.[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Medical Errors in Orthopaedics. Results of an AAOS Member Survey
David A. Wong, James H. Herndon, S. Terry Canale, Robert L. Brooks, Thomas R. Hunt, Howard R. Epps, Steven S. Fountain, Stephen A. Albanese, and Norman A. Johanson
J. Bone Joint Surg. Am. 2009;91:547-557.[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Effect of Cultural Factors on Outcome of Ponseti Treatment of Clubfeet in Rural America
Frank R. Avilucea, Elizabeth A. Szalay, Patrick P. Bosch, Katherine R. Sweet, and Richard M. Schwend
J. Bone Joint Surg. Am. 2009;91:530-540.[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Levels of Evidence in Research Published in The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (American Volume) Over the Last Thirty Years
Shane Hanzlik, Raman C. Mahabir, Richard C. Baynosa, and Kayvan T. Khiabani
J. Bone Joint Surg. Am. 2009;91:425-428.[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Gene Expression in Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis. Evaluation with Laser Capture Microdissection and Quantitative Reverse Transcription-Polymerase Chain Reaction
Thomas Scharschmidt, Robin Jacquet, Dennis Weiner, Elizabeth Lowder, Tyson Schrickel, and William J. Landis
J. Bone Joint Surg. Am. 2009;91:366-377.[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Brace Evaluation in Children with Diplegic Cerebral Palsy with a Jump Gait Pattern
Peter A. Smith, Sahar Hassani, Adam Graf, Ann Flanagan, Kathryn Reiners, Ken N. Kuo, Jae-Young Roh, and Gerald F. Harris
J. Bone Joint Surg. Am. 2009;91:356-365.[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Patient and Surgeon Radiation Exposure: Comparison of Standard and Mini-C-Arm Fluoroscopy
Brian D. Giordano, Judith F. Baumhauer, Thomas L. Morgan, and Glenn R. Rechtine, II
J. Bone Joint Surg. Am. 2009;91:297-304.[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Fixator-Assisted Acute Femoral Deformity Correction and Consecutive Lengthening Over an Intramedullary Nail
Mehmet Kocaoglu, Levent Eralp, F. Erkal Bilen, and Halil I. Balci
J. Bone Joint Surg. Am. 2009;91:152-159.[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Incidence of and Risk Factors for Complications Associated with Halo-Vest Immobilization: A Prospective, Descriptive Cohort Study of 239 Patients
Joost J. van Middendorp, Willem-Bart M. Slooff, W. Ronald Nellestein, and F. Cumhur Öner
J. Bone Joint Surg. Am. 2009;91:71-79.[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Polygenic Threshold Model with Sex Dimorphism in Clubfoot Inheritance: The Carter Effect
Lisa M. Kruse, Matthew B. Dobbs, and Christina A. Gurnett
J. Bone Joint Surg. Am. 2008;90:2688-2694.[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Closed Reduction and Internal Fixation of Displaced Unstable Lateral Condylar Fractures of the Humerus in Children
Kwang Soon Song, Chul Hyung Kang, Byung Woo Min, Ki Cheor Bae, Chul Hyun Cho, and Ju Hyub Lee
J. Bone Joint Surg. Am. 2008;90:2673-2681.[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

The Healing Potential of Stable Juvenile Osteochondritis Dissecans Knee Lesions
Eric J. Wall, Jason Vourazeris, Gregory D. Myer, Kathleen H. Emery, Jon G. Divine, Todd G. Nick, and Timothy E. Hewett
J. Bone Joint Surg. Am. 2008;90:2655-2664.[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Frequency of Instrument Breakage During Orthopaedic Procedures and Its Effects on Patients
Wolfgang Pichler, Peter Mazzurana, Hans Clement, Stephan Grechenig, Renate Mauschitz, and Wolfgang Grechenig
J. Bone Joint Surg. Am. 2008;90:2652-2654.[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Long-Term Results of Reconstruction for Treatment of a Flexible Cavovarus Foot in Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease
Christina M. Ward, Lori A. Dolan, D. Lee Bennett, Jose A. Morcuende, and Reginald R. Cooper
J. Bone Joint Surg. Am. 2008;90:2631-2642.[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Cast-Saw Burns: Evaluation of Skin, Cast, and Blade Temperatures Generated During Cast Removal
Franklin D. Shuler and Frank N. Grisafi
J. Bone Joint Surg. Am. 2008;90:2626-2630.[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Preference Assessment of Recruitment into a Randomized Trial for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Lori A. Dolan, Vani Sabesan, Stuart L. Weinstein, and Kevin F. Spratt
J. Bone Joint Surg. Am. 2008;90:2594-2605.[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Distal Femoral Extension Osteotomy and Patellar Tendon Advancement to Treat Persistent Crouch Gait in Cerebral Palsy
Jean L. Stout, James R. Gage, Michael H. Schwartz, and Tom F. Novacheck
J. Bone Joint Surg. Am. 2008;90:2470-2484.[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Unilateral Pedicle Screw Epiphysiodesis of the Neurocentral Synchondrosis. Production of Idiopathic-Like Scoliosis in an Immature Animal Model
Hong Zhang and Daniel J. Sucato
J. Bone Joint Surg. Am. 2008;90:2460-2469.[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Accessory Anterolateral Facet of the Pediatric Talus. An Anatomic Study
Jeffrey E. Martus, John E. Femino, Michelle S. Caird, Richard E. Hughes, Richard H. Browne, and Frances A. Farley
J. Bone Joint Surg. Am. 2008;90:2452-2459.[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Nonscientific Factors Associated with Acceptance for Publication in The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (American Volume)
Kanu Okike, Mininder S. Kocher, Charles T. Mehlman, James D. Heckman, and Mohit Bhandari
J. Bone Joint Surg. Am. 2008;90:2432-2437.[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Hand Function and Activity Performance of Children with Longitudinal Radial Deficiency
Laurien M. Buffart, Marij E. Roebroeck, Wim G.M. Janssen, Anneke Hoekstra, Ruud W. Selles, Steven E.R. Hovius, and Henk J. Stam
J. Bone Joint Surg. Am. 2008;90:2408-2415.[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

A Comparison of Two Nonoperative Methods of Idiopathic Clubfoot Correction: The Ponseti Method and the French Functional (Physiotherapy) Method
B. Stephens Richards, Shawne Faulks, Karl E. Rathjen, Lori A. Karol, Charles E. Johnston, and Sarah A. Jones
J. Bone Joint Surg. Am. 2008;90:2313-2321.[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

The Early Effects of Tendon Transfers and Open Capsulorrhaphy on Glenohumeral Deformity in Brachial Plexus Birth Palsy
Peter M. Waters and Donald S. Bae
J. Bone Joint Surg. Am. 2008;90:2171-2179.[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Surgical Treatment of Calcaneal Deformity in a Select Group of Patients with Myelomeningocele
Kun Bo Park, Hui Wan Park, Sun Young Joo, and Hyun Woo Kim
J. Bone Joint Surg. Am. 2008;90:2149-2159.[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Prophylactic Bypass Grafting and Long-Term Bracing in the Management of Anterolateral Bowing of the Tibia and Neurofibromatosis-1
Onder Ofluoglu, Richard S. Davidson, and John P. Dormans
J. Bone Joint Surg. Am. 2008;90:2126-2134.[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Tibial Lengthening Over an Intramedullary Nail with Use of the Ilizarov External Fixator for Idiopathic Short Stature
Hui Wan Park, Kyu Hyun Yang, Ki Seok Lee, Sun Young Joo, Yoon Hae Kwak, and Hyun Woo Kim
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2008;90:1970-1978. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

"Surgery Is Certainly One Good Option": Quality and Time-Efficiency of Informed Decision-Making in Surgery
Clarence Braddock, III, Pamela L. Hudak, Jacob J. Feldman, Sylvia Bereknyei, Richard M. Frankel, and Wendy Levinson
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2008;90:1830-1838. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Infantile Thoracolumbar Kyphosis Secondary to Lumbar Hypoplasia
Mauricio A. Campos, Pedro Fernandes, Lori A. Dolan, and Stuart L. Weinstein
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2008;90:1726-1729. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Changes in Dynamic Foot Pressure After Surgical Treatment of Valgus Deformity of the Hindfoot in Cerebral Palsy
Kun Bo Park, Hui Wan Park, Ki Seok Lee, Sun Young Joo, and Hyun Woo Kim
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2008;90:1712-1721. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Lateral External Fixation—A New Surgical Technique for Displaced Unreducible Supracondylar Humeral Fractures in Children
Theddy Slongo, Timo Schmid, Kaye Wilkins, and Alexander Joeris
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2008;90:1690-1697. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Gait Analysis of Children Treated for Clubfoot with Physical Therapy or the Ponseti Cast Technique
Ron El-Hawary, Lori A. Karol, Kelly A. Jeans, and B. Stephens Richards
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2008;90:1508-1516. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Early Results of the Ponseti Method for the Treatment of Clubfoot in Distal Arthrogryposis
Stephanie Boehm, Noppachart Limpaphayom, Farhang Alaee, Marc F. Sinclair, and Matthew B. Dobbs
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2008;90:1501-1507. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Large Osteochondral Fractures of the Lateral Femoral Condyle in the Adolescent: Outcome of Bioabsorbable Pin Fixation
Stewart J. Walsh, Matthew J. Boyle, and Vicki Morganti
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2008;90:1473-1478. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Complications of Titanium and Stainless Steel Elastic Nail Fixation of Pediatric Femoral Fractures
Eric J. Wall, Viral Jain, Vagmin Vora, Charles T. Mehlman, and Alvin H. Crawford
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2008;90:1305-1313. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Pulmonary Function Following Early Thoracic Fusion in Non-Neuromuscular Scoliosis
Lori A. Karol, Charles Johnston, Kiril Mladenov, Peter Schochet, Patricia Walters, and Richard H. Browne
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2008;90:1272-1281. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

The Epidemiology of Neonatal Brachial Plexus Palsy in the United States
Susan L. Foad, Charles T. Mehlman, and Jun Ying
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2008;90:1258-1264. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Hospital Characteristics Associated with Success in a Pay-for-Performance Program in Orthopaedic Surgery
Timothy Bhattacharyya, Priyesh Mehta, and Andrew A. Freiberg
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2008;90:1240-1243. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Long-Term Health-Related Quality of Life After Surgery for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis and Spondylolisthesis
Ilkka Helenius, Ville Remes, Tommi Lamberg, Dietrich Schlenzka, and Mikko Poussa
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2008;90:1231-1239. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Risk Factors in Redisplacement of Distal Radial Fractures in Children
Kadir Bahadir Alemdaroglu, Serkan Iltar, Oguzhan Çimen, Mehmet Uysal, Ender Alagöz, and Dogan Atlihan
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2008;90:1224-1230. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Age-Specific Reliability of Two Grip-Strength Dynamometers When Used by Children
H.M. (Ties) Molenaar, J. Michiel Zuidam, Ruud W. Selles, Henk J. Stam, and Steven E.R. Hovius
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2008;90:1053-1059. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Time-Dependent Contamination of Opened Sterile Operating-Room Trays
David J. Dalstrom, Indresh Venkatarayappa, Alison L. Manternach, Marilyn S. Palcic, Beth A. Heyse, and Michael J. Prayson
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2008;90:1022-1025. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

The Natural History of Pediatric Trigger Thumb
Goo Hyun Baek, Ji Hyeung Kim, Moon Sang Chung, Seung Baik Kang, Young Ho Lee, and Hyun Sik Gong
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2008;90:980-985. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Orthopaedic Care Aboard the USNS Mercy During Operation Unified Assistance After the 2004 Asian Tsunami. A Case Series
V. Franklin Sechriest, II and David W. Lhowe
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2008;90:849-861. [Full Text] [PDF]

Replacement of the Hip in Children with a Tumor in the Proximal Part of the Femur
Maria van Kampen, Robert J. Grimer, Simon R. Carter, Roger M. Tillman, and Adesegun Abudu
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2008;90:785-795. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

A Study of Metatarsal Fractures in Children
Georg Singer, Martin Cichocki, Johannes Schalamon, Robert Eberl, and Michael E. Höllwarth
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2008;90:772-776. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

A Randomized Clinical Trial Comparing Intralesional Bone Marrow and Steroid Injections for Simple Bone Cysts
James G. Wright, Suzanne Yandow, Sandra Donaldson, Lisa Marley on Behalf of The Simple Bone Cyst Trial Group
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2008;90:722-730. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Simulated Joint Infection Assessment by Rapid Detection of Live Bacteria with Real-Time Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction
Patrick Birmingham, Jeannine M. Helm, Paul A. Manner, and Rocky S. Tuan
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2008;90:602-608. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Publication Bias in Orthopaedic Research: An Analysis of Scientific Factors Associated with Publication in The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (American Volume)
Kanu Okike, Mininder S. Kocher, Charles T. Mehlman, James D. Heckman, and Mohit Bhandari
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2008;90:595-601. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Chondrolysis, Osteonecrosis, and Slip Severity in Patients with Subsequent Contralateral Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis
Yakup Yildirim, Severino Bautista, and Richard S. Davidson
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2008;90:485-492. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Acute Patellar Dislocation in Children and Adolescents: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Sauli Palmu, Pentti E. Kallio, Simon T. Donell, Ilkka Helenius, and Yrjänä Nietosvaara
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2008;90:463-470. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Congenital Osseous Anomalies of the Upper Cervical Spine
Harish S. Hosalkar, Wudbhav N. Sankar, Brian P.D. Wills, Jennifer Goebel, John P. Dormans, and Denis S. Drummond
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2008;90:337-348. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Impact of Clinical Electives and Residency Interest on Medical Students' Education in Musculoskeletal Medicine
Albert C. Yeh, Orrin Franko, and Charles S. Day
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2008;90:307-315. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Rates of Perioperative Complications Associated with Laminectomies in Patients with Achondroplasia
Michael C. Ain, Tai-Li Chang, Joshua G. Schkrohowsky, Emily Streyer Carlisle, Michael Hodor, and Daniele Rigamonti
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2008;90:295-298. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

The American Orthopaedic Association's "Own the Bone" Initiative to Prevent Secondary Fractures
Laura L. Tosi, Richard Gliklich, Krishna Kannan, and Kenneth J. Koval
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2008;90:163-173. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Assessment of Lower Limb Alignment: Supine Fluoroscopy Compared with a Standing Full-Length Radiograph
Sanjeev Sabharwal and Caixia Zhao
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2008;90:43-51. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Does Botulinum Toxin A Combined with Bracing Prevent Hip Displacement in Children with Cerebral Palsy and "Hips at Risk"? A Randomized, Controlled Trial
H. Kerr Graham, Roslyn Boyd, John B. Carlin, Fiona Dobson, Kevin Lowe, Gary Nattrass, Pam Thomason, Rory Wolfe, and Dinah Reddihough
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2008;90:23-33. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Skeletal Age Assessment from the Olecranon for Idiopathic Scoliosis at Risser Grade 0
Yann Philippe Charles, Alain Diméglio, Federico Canavese, and Jean-Pierre Daures
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2007;89:2737-2744. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Legg-Calvé-Perthes Disease: A Review of Cases with Onset Before Six Years of Age
Scott B. Rosenfeld, John A. Herring, and John C. Chao
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2007;89:2712-2722. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Radial Head Dislocation and Subluxation in Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Alice Marcdargent Fassier, Frank Rauch, Mehdi Aarabi, Chantal Janelle, and François Fassier
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2007;89:2694-2704. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Transphyseal Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction in Skeletally Immature Pubescent Adolescents
Mininder S. Kocher, Jeremy T. Smith, Bojan J. Zoric, Ben Lee, and Lyle J. Micheli
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2007;89:2632-2639. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Renal Abnormalities in Patients with Congenital Osseous Anomalies of the Spine
Anthony I. Riccio, James T. Guille, Leslie Grissom, and T. Ernesto Figueroa
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2007;89:2456-2459. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Neurophysiological Detection of Impending Spinal Cord Injury During Scoliosis Surgery
Daniel M. Schwartz, Joshua D. Auerbach, John P. Dormans, John Flynn, Denis S. Drummond, J. Andrew Bowe, Samuel Laufer, Suken A. Shah, J. Richard Bowen, Peter D. Pizzutillo, Kristofer J. Jones, and Denis S. Drummond
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2007;89:2440-2449. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Non-Neurologic Complications Following Surgery for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Leah Y. Carreon, Rolando M. Puno, Lawrence G. Lenke, B. Stephen Richards, Daniel J. Sucato, John B. Emans, and Mark A. Erickson
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2007;89:2427-2432. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Prevalence of Obesity in Ambulatory Children with Cerebral Palsy
Benjamin M. Rogozinski, Jon R. Davids, Roy B. Davis, Lisa M. Christopher, Jason P. Anderson, Gene G. Jameson, and Dawn W. Blackhurst
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2007;89:2421-2426. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Thermal Injury with Contemporary Cast-Application Techniques and Methods to Circumvent Morbidity
Matthew A. Halanski, Amy D. Halanski, Ashish Oza, Ray Vanderby, Alejandro Munoz, and Kenneth J. Noonan
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2007;89:2369-2377. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Outcome at Forty-five Years After Open Reduction and Innominate Osteotomy for Late-Presenting Developmental Dislocation of the Hip
Simon R. Thomas, John H. Wedge, and Robert B. Salter
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2007;89:2341-2350. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Long-Term Results of Surgery for Forearm Deformities in Patients with Multiple Cartilaginous Exostoses
Shosuke Akita, Tsuyoshi Murase, Kazuo Yonenobu, Kozo Shimada, Kazuhiro Masada, and Hideki Yoshikawa
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2007;89:1993-1999. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Synovectomy of the Hip in Patients with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
Hans-Dieter Carl, Dr. med, Annemarie Schraml, Dr. med, Bernd Swoboda, Prof. Dr., and Gerd Hohenberger, Dr. med
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2007;89:1986-1992. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

The Quality of Reporting of Orthopaedic Randomized Trials with Use of a Checklist for Nonpharmacological Therapies
Simon Chan and Mohit Bhandari
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2007;89:1970-1978. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Humeral Shortening and Inferior Subluxation as Sequelae of Septic Arthritis of the Shoulder in Neonates and Infants
Takashi Saisu, Akira Kawashima, Makoto Kamegaya, Motohiko Mikasa, Joji Moriishi, and Hideshige Moriya
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2007;89:1784-1793. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Intravenous Bisphosphonate Therapy for Traumatic Osteonecrosis of the Femoral Head in Adolescents
Manoj Ramachandran, Kate Ward, Richard R. Brown, Craig F. Munns, Christopher T. Cowell, and David G. Little
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2007;89:1727-1734. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Intraobserver and Interobserver Reliability of Two Ultrasound Measures of Humeral Head Position in Infants with Neonatal Brachial Plexus Palsy
Torpon Vathana, Stace' Rust, Janith Mills, David Wilkes, Richard Browne, Peter R. Carter, and Marybeth Ezaki
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2007;89:1710-1715. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Deep Venous Thrombosis Associated with Osteomyelitis in Children
S. Tyler Hollmig, Lawson A.B. Copley, Richard H. Browne, Linda M. Grande, and Philip L. Wilson
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2007;89:1517-1523. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Zebra Lines of Pamidronate Therapy in Children
M. Al Muderis, T. Azzopardi, and P. Cundy
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2007;89:1511-1516. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Scoliosis in Patients with Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease
Lori A. Karol and Emily Elerson
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2007;89:1504-1510. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Identification of Orthopaedic Infections Using Broad-Range Polymerase Chain Reaction and Reverse Line Blot Hybridization
Dirk Jan F. Moojen, Sanne N.M. Spijkers, Corrie S. Schot, Marc W. Nijhof, H. Charles Vogely, André Fleer, Abraham J. Verbout, René M. Castelein, Wouter J.A. Dhert, and Leo M. Schouls
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2007;89:1298-1305. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Correlation of Body Mass Index and Radiographic Deformities in Children with Blount Disease
Sanjeev Sabharwal, Caixia Zhao, and Emily McClemens
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2007;89:1275-1283. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Late-Presenting Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip Treated with the Modified Hoffmann-Daimler Functional Method
Nikolaos G. Papadimitriou, Aggeliki Papadimitriou, John E. Christophorides, Theodoros A. Beslikas, and Perikles K. Panagopoulos
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2007;89:1258-1268. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Radiographic Evaluation of Idiopathic Clubfeet Undergoing Ponseti Treatment
Christof Radler, Hans Michael Manner, Renata Suda, Rolf Burghardt, John E. Herzenberg, Rudulf Ganger, and Franz Grill
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2007;89:1177-1183. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Interlocking Telescopic Rod for Patients with Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Tae-Joon Cho, In Ho Choi, Chin Youb Chung, Won Joon Yoo, Ki Seok Lee, and Dong Yeon Lee
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2007;89:1028-1035. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Commercially Funded and United States-Based Research Is More Likely to Be Published; Good-Quality Studies with Negative Outcomes Are Not
Joseph R. Lynch, Mary R.A. Cunningham, Winston J. Warme, Douglas C. Schaad, Fredric M. Wolf, and Seth S. Leopold
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2007;89:1010-1018. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

An Economic Analysis of the Timing of Microsurgical Reconstruction in Brachial Plexus Birth Palsy
Carmen A. Brauer and Peter M. Waters
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2007;89:970-978. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Exposure to Direct and Scatter Radiation with Use of Mini-C-Arm Fluoroscopy
Brian D. Giordano, Steven Ryder, Judith F. Baumhauer, and Benedict F. DiGiovanni
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2007;89:948-952. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Locally Administered Antibiotics for Prophylaxis Against Surgical Wound Infection. An in Vivo Study
Seth R. Yarboro, Elyse J. Baum, and Laurence E. Dahners
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2007;89:929-933. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Impact of Ankle-Foot Orthoses on Static Foot Alignment in Children with Cerebral Palsy
David E. Westberry, Jon R. Davids, J. Christopher Shaver, Stephanie L. Tanner, Dawn W. Blackhurst, and Roy B. Davis
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2007;89:806-813. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

The Osteoporosis Self-Assessment Screening Tool: A Useful Tool for the Orthopaedic Surgeon
John G. Skedros, Christian L. Sybrowsky, and Gregory J. Stoddard
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2007;89:765-772. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Loss of Pin Fixation in Displaced Supracondylar Humeral Fractures in Children: Causes and Prevention
Wudbhav N. Sankar, Nader M. Hebela, David L. Skaggs, and John M. Flynn
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2007;89:713-717. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Lateral Entry Compared with Medial and Lateral Entry Pin Fixation for Completely Displaced Supracondylar Humeral Fractures in Children. A Randomized Clinical Trial
Mininder S. Kocher, James R. Kasser, Peter M. Waters, Donald Bae, Brian D. Snyder, M. Timothy Hresko, Daniel Hedequist, Lawrence Karlin, Young-Jo Kim, Martha M. Murray, Michael B. Millis, John B. Emans, Laura Dichtel, Travis Matheney, and Ben M. Lee
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2007;89:706-712. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Conflict of Interest in Orthopaedic Research. An Association Between Findings and Funding in Scientific Presentations
Kanu Okike, Mininder S. Kocher, Charles T. Mehlman, and Mohit Bhandari
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2007;89:608-613. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Occipitalization of the Atlas in Children. Morphologic Classification, Associations, and Clinical Relevance
Purushottam A. Gholve, Harish S. Hosalkar, Eric T. Ricchetti, Avrum N. Pollock, John P. Dormans, and Denis S. Drummond
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2007;89:571-578. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Reporting of Outcomes in Orthopaedic Randomized Trials: Does Blinding of Outcome Assessors Matter?
Rudolf W. Poolman, Peter A.A. Struijs, Rover Krips, Inger N. Sierevelt, René K. Marti, Forough Farrokhyar, and Mohit Bhandari
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2007;89:550-558. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Early Clubfoot Recurrence After Use of the Ponseti Method in a New Zealand Population
Geoffrey F. Haft, Cameron G. Walker, and Haemish A. Crawford
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2007;89:487-493. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Epiphysiodesis with Infusion of Stromal Cell-Derived Factor-1 in Rabbit Growth Plates
Mark C. Lee, Adam D. Bier, Florian Nickisch, Craig P. Eberson, Michael G. Ehrlich, and Qian Chen
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2007;89:102-113. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Maturity Assessment and Curve Progression in Girls with Idiopathic Scoliosis
James O. Sanders, Richard H. Browne, Sharon J. McConnell, Susan A. Margraf, Timothy E. Cooney, and David N. Finegold
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2007;89:64-73. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Internal Oblique Radiographs for Diagnosis of Nondisplaced or Minimally Displaced Lateral Condylar Fractures of the Humerus in Children
Kwang Soon Song, Chul Hyung Kang, Byung Woo Min, Ki Chul Bae, and Chul Hyun Cho
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2007;89:58-63. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Long-Term Results of Surgery for Brachial Plexus Birth Palsy
Mikko Kirjavainen, Ville Remes, Jari Peltonen, Pentti Kinnunen, Tiina Pöyhiä, Timo Telaranta, Markku Alanen, Ilkka Helenius, and Yrjänä Nietosvaara
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2007;89:18-26. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Correction of Severe Crouch Gait in Patients with Spastic Diplegia with Use of Multilevel Orthopaedic Surgery
J.M. Rodda, H.K. Graham, G.R. Nattrass, M.P. Galea, R. Baker, and R. Wolfe
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2006;88:2653-2664. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Subtrochanteric Valgus Osteotomy for Chronically Dislocated, Painful Spastic Hips
Kathleen A. Hogan, Mathew Blake, and Richard H. Gross
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2006;88:2624-2631. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Physical Therapy Alone Compared with Core Decompression and Physical Therapy for Femoral Head Osteonecrosis in Sickle Cell Disease. Results of a Multicenter Study at a Mean of Three Years After Treatment
Lynne D. Neumayr, Christine Aguilar, Ann N. Earles, Harry E. Jergesen, Charles M. Haberkern, Bamidele F. Kammen, Paul A. Nancarrow, Eric Padua, Meredith Milet, Bernard N. Stulberg, Roger A. Williams, Eugene P. Orringer, Nora Graber, Shanda M. Robertson, Elliott P. Vichinsky the National Osteonecrosis Trial in Sickle Cell Anemia Study Group
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2006;88:2573-2582. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

The Natural History of Asymptomatic Osteonecrosis of the Femoral Head in Adults with Sickle Cell Disease
Ph. Hernigou, A. Habibi, D. Bachir, and F. Galacteros
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2006;88:2565-2572. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Arthroscopic Treatment of Partial Scapholunate Ligament Tears in Children with Chronic Wrist Pain
Brandon E. Earp, Peter M. Waters, and Richard J. Wyzykowski
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2006;88:2448-2455. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Impact of Prostheses on Function and Quality of Life for Children with Unilateral Congenital Below-the-Elbow Deficiency
Michelle A. James, Anita M. Bagley, Katherine Brasington, Cheryl Lutz, Sharon McConnell, and Fred Molitor
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2006;88:2356-2365. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Computed Radiographic Measurement of Limb-Length Discrepancy. Full-Length Standing Anteroposterior Radiograph Compared with Scanogram
Sanjeev Sabharwal, Caixia Zhao, John J. McKeon, Emily McClemens, Michele Edgar, and Fred Behrens
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2006;88:2243-2251. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Causes of Intoeing Gait in Children with Cerebral Palsy
Susan A. Rethlefsen, Bitte S. Healy, Tishya A.L. Wren, David L. Skaggs, and Robert M. Kay
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2006;88:2175-2180. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Prevalence, Concordance, and Heritability of Scheuermann Kyphosis Based on a Study of Twins
Frank Damborg, Vilhelm Engell, Mikkel Andersen, Kirsten Ohm Kyvik, and Karsten Thomsen
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2006;88:2133-2136. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

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Surgical Techniques

A Comparison of Two Nonoperative Methods of Idiopathic Clubfoot Correction: The Ponseti Method and the French Functional (Physiotherapy) Method. Surgical Technique
Suzanne Steinman, B. Stephens Richards, Shawne Faulks, and Kim Kaipus
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2009;91(Supp 2):299-312. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Distal Femoral Extension Osteotomy and Patellar Tendon Advancement to Treat Persistent Crouch Gait in Cerebral Palsy. Surgical Technique
Tom F. Novacheck, Jean L. Stout, James R. Gage, and Michael H. Schwartz
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2009;91(Supp 2):271-286. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

The Early Effects of Tendon Transfers and Open Capsulorrhaphy on Glenohumeral Deformity in Brachial Plexus Birth Palsy. Surgical Technique
Peter M. Waters and Donald S. Bae
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2009;91(Supp 2):213-222. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Acute Patellar Dislocation in Children and Adolescents. Surgical Technique
Yrjänä Nietosvaara, Reijo Paukku, Sauli Palmu, and Simon T. Donell
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2009;91(Supp 2):139-145. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Outcome at Forty-five Years After Open Reduction and Innominate Osteotomy for Late-Presenting Developmental Dislocation of the Hip. Surgical Technique
John H. Wedge, Simon R. Thomas, and Robert B. Salter
J. Bone Joint Surg. Am. 2008;90(Supp 2):238-253.[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Uninstrumented in Situ Fusion for High-Grade Childhood and Adolescent Isthmic Spondylolisthesis: Long-Term Outcome. Surgical Technique
Ilkka Helenius, Ville Remes, and Mikko Poussa
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2008;90(Supp 2):145-152. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Modified Bilhaut-Cloquet Procedure for Wassel Type-II and III Polydactyly of the Thumb. Surgical Technique
Goo Hyun Baek, Hyun Sik Gong, Moon Sang Chung, Joo Han Oh, Young Ho Lee, and Sang Ki Lee
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2008;90(Supp 2):74-86. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Classification, Treatment, and Outcome of Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Humeral Capitellum. Surgical Technique
Masatoshi Takahara, Nariyuki Mura, Junya Sasaki, Mikio Harada, and Toshihiko Ogino
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2008;90(Supp 2):47-62. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Lateral Entry Compared with Medial and Lateral Entry Pin Fixation for Completely Displaced Supracondylar Humeral Fractures in Children. Surgical Technique
Yi-Meng Yen and Mininder S. Kocher
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2008;90(Supp 2):20-30. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Subtrochanteric Valgus Osteotomy for Chronically Dislocated, Painful Spastic Hips. Surgical Technique
Kathleen A. Hogan, Matthew Blake, and Richard H. Gross
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2007;89(Supp 2):226-231. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Early Results of a New Method of Treatment for Idiopathic Congenital Vertical Talus. Surgical Technique
Matthew B. Dobbs, Derek B. Purcell, Ryan Nunley, and Jose A. Morcuende
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2007;89(Supp 2):111-121. [Full Text] [PDF]

Mechanical Distraction for the Treatment of Posttraumatic Stiffness of the Elbow in Children and Adolescents. Surgical Technique
Konrad Mader, Thomas Christian Koslowsky, Thomas Gausepohl, and Dietmar Pennig
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2007;89(Supp 2):26-35. [Full Text] [PDF]

Physeal Sparing Reconstruction of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament in Skeletally Immature Prepubescent Children and Adolescents. Surgical Technique
Mininder S. Kocher, Sumeet Garg, and Lyle J. Micheli
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2006;88(Supp 1):283-293. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Supracondylar Dome Osteotomy for Cubitus Valgus Deformity Associated with a Lateral Condylar Nonunion in Children. Surgical Technique
Yin-Chun Tien, Jian-Chih Chen, Yin-Chih Fu, Tsai-Tung Chih, Peng-Ju Huang, and Gwo-Jaw Wang
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2006;88(Supp 1):191-201. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

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Supplement - Selected Scientific Exhibits from the AAOS

Hip-Preserving Surgery: Understanding Complex Pathomorphology
Christopher L. Peters, Jill A. Erickson, Lucas Anderson, Andrew A. Anderson, and Jeff Weiss
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2009;91(Supp 6):42-58. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Surgical Site Infection Prevention and Control: An Emerging Paradigm
the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Patient Safety Committee and Richard P. Evans
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2009;91(Supp 6):2-9. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

A Systematic Approach to the Plain Radiographic Evaluation of the Young Adult Hip
John C. Clohisy, John C. Carlisle, Paul E. Beaulé, Young-Jo Kim, Robert T. Trousdale, Rafael J. Sierra, Michael Leunig, Perry L. Schoenecker, and Michael B. Millis
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2008;90(Supp 4):47-66. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Arthroscopic Management of Labral Tears in the Hip
Michael K. Shindle, James E. Voos, Shane J. Nho, Benton E. Heyworth, and Bryan T. Kelly
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2008;90(Supp 4):2-19. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Correction of Tibial Deformity with Use of the Ilizarov-Taylor Spatial Frame
S. Robert Rozbruch, Austin T. Fragomen, and Svetlana Ilizarov
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2006;88(Supp 4):156-174. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

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Supplement - Congenital Upper-Limb Malformations

Amniotic Constriction Band: A Multidisciplinary Assessment of Etiology and Clinical Presentation
Charles A. Goldfarb, Achara Sathienkijkanchai, and Nathaniel H. Robin
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2009;91(Supp 4):68-75. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Arthrogryposis: A Review and Update
Michael Bamshad, Ann E. Van Heest, and David Pleasure
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2009;91(Supp 4):40-46. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Prenatal Diagnosis and Treatment of Congenital Differences of the Hand and Upper Limb
Donald S. Bae, Carol E. Barnewolt, and Russell W. Jennings
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2009;91(Supp 4):31-39. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Upper-Limb Evolution and Development
Mary W. Marzke
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2009;91(Supp 4):26-30. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Upper-Limb Evolution and Development: Skeletons in the Closet. Congenital Anomalies and Evolution's Template
Amy L. Ladd
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2009;91(Supp 4):19-25. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Classification and Developmental Biology of Congenital Anomalies of the Hand and Upper Extremity
Paul R. Manske and Kerby C. Oberg
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2009;91(Supp 4):3-18. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Introduction: The Science and the Surgery of Congenital Upper-Limb Malformations
Michelle A. James and Peter F. Armstrong
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2009;91(Supp 4):1-2. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

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Supplement - Design, Conduct, and Interpretation of Nonrandomized Orthopaedic Studies—A Practical Approach

Qualitative Research: A Review of Methods with Use of Examples from the Total Knee Replacement Literature
Dorcas E. Beaton and Jocalyn P. Clark
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2009;91(Supp 3):107-112. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Evaluating Agreement: Conducting a Reliability Study
Paul J. Karanicolas, Mohit Bhandari, Hans Kreder, Antonio Moroni, Martin Richardson, Stephen D. Walter, Geoff R. Norman, Gordon H. Guyatt on Behalf of the Collaboration for Outcome Assessment in Surgical Trials (COAST) Musculoskeletal Group
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2009;91(Supp 3):99-106. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

An Evidence-Based Approach to the Adoption of New Technology
Henry Ahn, Mohit Bhandari, and Emil H. Schemitsch
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2009;91(Supp 3):95-98. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Methodological Issues in Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses of Observational Studies in Orthopaedic Research
Nicole Simunovic, Sheila Sprague, and Mohit Bhandari
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2009;91(Supp 3):87-94. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Multicenter Collaboration in Observational Research: Improving Generalizability and Efficiency
Sheila Sprague, Joel M. Matta, Mohit Bhandari on Behalf of the Anterior Total Hip Arthroplasty Collaborative (ATHAC) Investigators
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2009;91(Supp 3):80-86. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Using Observational Data for Decision Analysis and Economic Analysis
Carmen A. Brauer and Kevin J. Bozic
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2009;91(Supp 3):73-79. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

The Use of Hospital Registries in Orthopaedic Surgery
Henry Ahn, Charles M. Court-Brown, Margaret M. McQueen, and Emil H. Schemitsch
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2009;91(Supp 3):68-72. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Authorship and Ethical Considerations in the Conduct of Observational Studies
Paul Tornetta, III, Jodi Siegel, Paula McKay, and Mohit Bhandari
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2009;91(Supp 3):61-67. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Analysis of Observational Studies: A Guide to Understanding Statistical Methods
Saam Morshed, Paul Tornetta, III, and Mohit Bhandari
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2009;91(Supp 3):50-60. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Outcome Instruments: Rationale for Their Use
Rudolf W. Poolman, Marc F. Swiontkowski, Jeremy C.T. Fairbank, Emil H. Schemitsch, Sheila Sprague, and Henrica C.W. de Vet
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2009;91(Supp 3):41-49. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Outcome Measures and Implications for Sample-Size Calculations
Michael Zlowodzki and Mohit Bhandari
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2009;91(Supp 3):35-40. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Survey Design in Orthopaedic Surgery: Getting Surgeons to Respond
Sheila Sprague, Laura Quigley, and Mohit Bhandari
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2009;91(Supp 3):27-34. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

How to Design a Good Case Series
Bauke Kooistra, Bernadette Dijkman, Thomas A. Einhorn, and Mohit Bhandari
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2009;91(Supp 3):21-26. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Principles of Designing an Orthopaedic Case-Control Study
Jason W. Busse and William T. Obremskey
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2009;91(Supp 3):15-20. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Principles of Designing a Cohort Study in Orthopaedics
Dianne M. Bryant, Kevin Willits, and Beate P. Hanson
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2009;91(Supp 3):10-14. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Hierarchy of Evidence: Where Observational Studies Fit in and Why We Need Them
Daniel J. Hoppe, Emil H. Schemitsch, Saam Morshed, Paul Tornetta, III, and Mohit Bhandari
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2009;91(Supp 3):2-9. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Design, Conduct, and Interpretation of Nonrandomized Orthopaedic Studies: A Practical Approach. (All) Evidence Matters
Mohit Bhandari, Saam Morshed, Paul Tornetta, III, and Emil H. Schemitsch
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2009;91(Supp 3):1. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

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Supplement - The Immature Spine

Early Onset Scoliosis: Future Directions
George H. Thompson, Lawrence G. Lenke, Behrooz A. Akbarnia, Richard E. McCarthy, and Robert M. Campbell, Jr.
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2007;89(Supp 1):163-166. [Full Text] [PDF]

Scoliosis in Patients with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Lori A. Karol
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2007;89(Supp 1):155-162. [Full Text] [PDF]

Spine Deformity in Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Daniel J. Sucato
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2007;89(Supp 1):148-154. [Full Text] [PDF]

Spinal Deformity Secondary to Impaired Neurologic Control
Freeman Miller
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2007;89(Supp 1):143-147. [Full Text] [PDF]

The Immature Spine in Type-1 Neurofibromatosis
Alvin H. Crawford, Shital Parikh, Elizabeth K. Schorry, and Diane Von Stein
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2007;89(Supp 1):123-142. [Full Text] [PDF]

Thoracic Insufficiency Syndrome and Exotic Scoliosis
Robert M. Campbell, Jr. and Melvin D. Smith
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2007;89(Supp 1):108-122. [Full Text] [PDF]

Pediatric Spine Trauma
Christopher W. Reilly
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2007;89(Supp 1):98-107. [Full Text] [PDF]

Infection and Tumors of the Spine in Children
John P. Dormans and Leslie Moroz
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2007;89(Supp 1):79-97. [Full Text] [PDF]

Management Themes in Congenital Scoliosis
Douglas Hedden
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2007;89(Supp 1):72-78. [Full Text] [PDF]

Formation Errors of the Vertebral Column
Kenro Kusumi and Peter D. Turnpenny
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2007;89(Supp 1):64-71. [Full Text] [PDF]

Management of Juvenile Idiopathic Scoliosis
Lawrence G. Lenke and Matthew B. Dobbs
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2007;89(Supp 1):55-63. [Full Text] [PDF]

Management Themes in Early Onset Scoliosis
Behrooz A. Akbarnia
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2007;89(Supp 1):42-54. [Full Text] [PDF]

Medical and Congenital Comorbidities Associated with Spinal Deformities in the Immature Spine
Ronney L. Ferguson
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2007;89(Supp 1):34-41. [Full Text] [PDF]

Natural History of Early Onset Scoliosis
Pedro Fernandes and Stuart L. Weinstein
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2007;89(Supp 1):21-33. [Full Text] [PDF]

Maturity Indicators in Spinal Deformity
James O. Sanders
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2007;89(Supp 1):14-20. [Full Text] [PDF]

Growth Considerations of the Immature Spine
John Sarwark and Carl-Éric Aubin
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2007;89(Supp 1):8-13. [Full Text] [PDF]

Growth and Maturation of the Spine from Birth to Adolescence
Robert D. Labrom
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2007;89(Supp 1):3-7. [Full Text] [PDF]

Introduction: The Immature Spine
Peter F. Armstrong, Lawrence G. Lenke, Stephen J. Tredwell, and George H. Thompson
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2007;89(Supp 1):1-2. [Full Text] [PDF]

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Video Supplements

The Ponseti Method for the Treatment of Clubfoot in Distal Arthrogryposis
Matthew B. Dobbs, MD
Video Journal of Orthopaedics [View Free Synopsis]

Salter's Innominate Osteotomy after 45 Years
John H. Wedge, MD and Robert B. Salter, MD
Video Journal of Orthopaedics [View Free Synopsis]

Temporary Internal Distraction as an Aid to Correction of Severe Scoliosis
Paul D. Sponseller, MD
Video Journal of Orthopaedics [View Free Synopsis]

Anterior Thoracoscopic Spinal Fusion for Thoracic Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Baron S. Lonner, MD
Video Journal of Orthopaedics [View Free Synopsis]

Transphyseal ACL Reconstruction in the Adolescent Patient
Mininder S. Kocher, MD
Video Journal of Orthopaedics [View Free Synopsis]

Physeal Sparing ACL Reconstruction in the Prepubescent Patient
Mininder S. Kocher, MD
Video Journal of Orthopaedics [View Free Synopsis]

Operative Correction of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Daniel J. Sucato, MD
Video Journal of Orthopaedics [View Free Synopsis]

Titanium Elastic Nails for Treating Pediatric Femoral Fractures
John M. Flynn, MD
Video Journal of Orthopaedics [View Free Synopsis]

Operative Treatment of DDH with Open Reduction & Salter's Osteotomy
Stuart L. Weinstein, MD and Dennis R. Wenger, MD
Video Journal of Orthopaedics [View Free Synopsis]

Case Reports

Isolated Alar Ligament Disruption in Children and Adolescents as a Cause of Persistent Torticollis and Neck Pain After Injury. A Report of Three Cases
Michelle S. Caird, Robert N. Hensinger, Kelly L. Vander Have, Martin K. Gelbke, and Frances A. Farley
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2009;91:2713-2718. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Familial Bilateral Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Femoral Head. A Case Series
Mark C. Lee, Derek M. Kelly, Daniel J. Sucato, and John A. Herring
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2009;91:2700-2707. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Multifocal Osteonecrosis Caused by Traumatic Pancreatitis in a Child. A Case Report
Hironobu Koseki, Toshiyuki Tsurumoto, Makoto Osaki, and Hiroyuki Shindo
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2009;91:2229-2231. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Chin-on-Chest Deformity in Patients with Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva. A Case Series
Ryan E. Moore, John P. Dormans, Denis S. Drummond, Eileen M. Shore, Frederick S. Kaplan, and Joshua D. Auerbach
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2009;91:1497-1502. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Anterior Olecranon Fracture-Dislocations of the Elbow in Children. A Report of Four Cases
Thierry G. Guitton, Robert G.H. Albers, and David Ring
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2009;91:1487-1490. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Trapezius Transfer to Restore External Rotation in a Patient with a Brachial Plexus Injury. A Case Report
Bassem Elhassan, Allen Bishop, and Alex Shin
J. Bone Joint Surg. Am. 2009;91:939-944.[Extract] [Full text] [PDF]

Superior Vena Cava Compression During Posterior Spinal Fusion for Idiopathic Scoliosis. A Case Report
Kathleen A. Hogan, Susan C. Harvey, William F. Conway, John F. DeRosimo, and Richard H. Gross
J. Bone Joint Surg. Am. 2009;91:696-700.[Extract] [Full text] [PDF]

Shortening of Growing-Rod Spinal Instrumentation Reverses Cardiac Failure in Child with Marfan Syndrome and Scoliosis. A Case Report
David L. Skaggs, Gerald Bushman, Todd Grunander, Pierre C. Wong, Wudbhav N. Sankar, and Vernon T. Tolo
J. Bone Joint Surg. Am. 2008;90:2745-2750.[Extract] [Full text] [PDF]

Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis of the Atlas in the Pediatric Spine: Total Reconstitution of the Bone Lesion After Nonoperative Treatment. A Report of Two Cases
Miguel Puigdevall, Santiago Bosio, Jorge Hokama, and Ruben Maenza
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2008;90:1994-1997. [Full text] [PDF]

Endoscopic Surgery for Chronic Osteomyelitis Extending Across the Physis. A Report of Two Cases
Takashi Saisu, Makoto Kamegaya, Atsuya Watanabe, Nobuyasu Ochiai, and Kazuhisa Takahashi
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2008;90:1744-1750. [Full text] [PDF]

Acute Osteochondral Shear Fracture of the Capitellum in a Twelve-Year-Old Patient. A Case Report
Jeffrey F. Sodl, Eric T. Ricchetti, and G. Russell Huffman
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2008;90:629-633. [Full text] [PDF]

Acute Bullous Hemorrhagic Pyoderma Gangrenosum: Pitfalls of Diagnostic Delay. A Case Report
E.L. Newell, S.I. Chaudhry, and M.M. Black
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2008;90:174-177. [Full text] [PDF]

A Rare Acromioclavicular Joint Injury in a Twelve-Year-Old Boy. A Case Report
John M. Kirkos, Kyriakos A. Papavasiliou, Ioannis K. Sarris, and George A. Kapetanos
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2007;89:2504-2507. [Full text] [PDF]

Posterior Cruciate and Posterolateral Ligament Reconstruction in an Adolescent with Open Physes. A Case Report
Allen F. Anderson and Christian N. Anderson
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2007;89:1598-1604. [Full text] [PDF]

Atraumatic Compartment Syndrome: A Manifestation of Toxic Shock and Infectious Pyomyositis in a Child. A Case Report
SangDo Park, Joshua B. Shatsky, Bruce R. Pawel, and Lawrence Wells
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2007;89:1337-1342. [Full text] [PDF]

Anterior Slip of the Capital Femoral Epiphysis. A Case Report
Mikito Sasaki, Satoshi Nagoya, Mitsunori Kaya, and Toshihiko Yamashita
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2007;89:855-858. [Full text] [PDF]

Value of the False-Profile View to Identify Screw-Tip Position During Treatment of Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis. A Case Report
Scott E. Van Valin and Dennis R. Wenger
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2007;89:643-648. [Full text] [PDF]

Atlantoaxial Dislocation in a Child Secondary to a Displaced Chondrum Terminale. A Case Report
John Hammerstein, Scott Russo, and Ken Easton
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2007;89:413-417. [Full text] [PDF]

Long-Term Follow-up of Tuberculosis of the Proximal Part of the Tibia Involving the Growth Plate. A Case Report
Kozo Ohtera, Hideji Kura, Toshihiko Yamashita, and Naoki Ohyama
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2007;89:399-403. [Full text] [PDF]

Odontoid Process Fracture in Children: Delayed Diagnosis and Successful Conservative Management with a Halo Cast. A Report of Two Cases
Joao O. Tavares and Karl F. Frankovitch
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2007;89:170-176. [Full text] [PDF]

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Evidence-Based Orthopaedics

Surgery Reduced Pain at Two Years but Did Not Differ from Nonsurgical Treatment for Physical Function in Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Dan M. Spengler
J. Bone Joint Surg. Am. 2008;90:2553.[Extract] [Full text] [PDF]

Music Playing in a Cast Room Reduced Heart Rate in Children
Mohammad Diab
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2008;90:1791. [Full text] [PDF]

Glossary of Terms for Evidence-Based Orthopaedics
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2006;88:1166. [Full text] [PDF]

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What's New

What's New in Pediatric Orthopaedics
Young-Jo Kim and Kenneth J. Noonan
J. Bone Joint Surg. Am. 2009;91:743-751.[Extract] [Full text] [PDF]

What's New in Pediatric Orthopaedics
Daniel J. Sucato and Young-Jo Kim
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2008;90:1401-1411. [Full text] [PDF]

What's New in Orthopaedic Research
Lawrence V. Gulotta, Chisa Hidaka, Suzanne A. Maher, Matthew E. Cunningham, and Scott A. Rodeo
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2007;89:2092-2101. [Full Text] [PDF]

What's New in Pediatric Orthopaedics
Daniel J. Sucato and Young-Jo Kim
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2007;89:1141-1150. [Full text] [PDF]

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Editorials

A Simple Formula for Continued Improvement in Orthopaedic Surgery Postgraduate Training: Courageous Leadership
Marc F. Swiontkowski
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2008;90:1175. [Full text] [PDF]

Technology Assessment and Adoption in Orthopaedics: Lessons Learned
Kevin J. Bozic and Joshua J. Jacobs
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2008;90:689-690. [Full Text] [PDF]

Patient Care, Professionalism, and Relationships with Industry
James D. Heckman
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2008;90:225. [Full text] [PDF]

JBJS Trustees' Commitment to the Profession
Michael A. Simon, Bernard A. Rineberg, James H. Herndon, Cecil H. Rorabeck, Dan M. Spengler, Vernon T. Tolo, Edward N. Hanley, Jr., and Stuart L. Weinstein
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2008;90:1. [Full text] [PDF]

Methodology and Statistical Review: A New Dimension for The Journal
James D. Heckman
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2007;89:2581. [Full text] [PDF]

Bone Graft Substitutes: Separating Fact from Fiction
Roy Sanders
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2007;89:469. [Full text] [PDF]

Comparing Two Articles on Osteonecrosis in Sickle Cell Disease
James V. Luck, Jr.
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2006;88:2563-2564. [Full text] [PDF]

Professionalism in Publishing
Richard A. Brand, Joshua J. Jacobs, and James D. Heckman
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2006;88:2323-2325. [Full text] [PDF]

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The Orthopaedic Forum

Mentoring: Our Obligation… Our Heritage
Vincent D. Pellegrini, Jr.
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2009;91:2511-2519. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Orthopaedics in 2020: Predictors of Musculoskeletal Need
Michael J. Dunbar, Andrew Howard, Earl R. Bogoch, Javad Parvizi, and Hans J. Kreder
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2009;91:2276-2286. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF]

Operating-Room Throughput: Strategies for Improvement
Khaled J. Saleh, Wendy M. Novicoff, David Rion, Linda H. MacCracken, and Richard Siegrist
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2009;91:2028-2039. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Department of Justice Investigation of Orthopaedic Industry
William L. Healy and Richard N. Peterson
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2009;91:1791-1805. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Patient Safety in North America: Beyond "Operate Through Your Initials" and "Sign Your Site"
David A. Wong, Brendan Lewis, James Herndon, Claude Martin, Jr., and Robert Brooks
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2009;91:1534-1541. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Stand Up and Be Counted 2008
Louis U. Bigliani
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2009;91:1531-1533. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Orthopaedic Surgeons: Artists or Scientists?
Emil H. Schemitsch, Mohit Bhandari, Michael D. McKee, Rad Zdero, Paul Tornetta, III, J. Bartley McGehee, and Richard J. Hawkins
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2009;91:1264-1273. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Orthopaedic Education—Are We Attracting the Best and the Brightest?
Sanford E. Emery, James P. Waddell, Andrea E. Waddell, Michael McCaslin, and Kevin Black
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2009;91:1253-1263. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

The American Orthopaedic Association Clinical Trials Curriculum
Ivan R. Diamond, Camille Murray, Michael J. Bosse, James D. Heckman, Sohail K. Mirza, Terrance D. Peabody, Khaled J. Saleh, Marc F. Swiontkowski, and James G. Wright
J. Bone Joint Surg. Am. 2009;91:1007-1011.[Extract] [Full text] [PDF]

From the Frontlines to the Home Front. The Crucial Role of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons
Captain D.C. Covey
J. Bone Joint Surg. Am. 2009;91:998-1006.[Extract] [Full text] [PDF]

Musculoskeletal Preclinical Medical School Education: Meeting an Underserved Need
Charles S. Day, Yangyang R. Yu, Albert C. Yeh, Lori R. Newman, Ronald Arky, and David H. Roberts
J. Bone Joint Surg. Am. 2009;91:733-739.[Extract] [Full text] [PDF]

The Need for Increased Access to the U.S. Health-Care System
Jesse E. Bible, Richard S. Lee, and Gary E. Friedlaender
J. Bone Joint Surg. Am. 2009;91:476-484.[Extract] [Full text] [PDF]

Musculoskeletal Research at the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases: A Snapshot
Stephen I. Katz
J. Bone Joint Surg. Am. 2009;91:474-475.[Extract] [Full text] [PDF]

Maintenance of Certification for Orthopaedic Surgeons
Marybeth Ezaki and Randall E. Marcus
J. Bone Joint Surg. Am. 2009;91:222-226.[Extract] [Full text] [PDF]

AOA Symposium. Evidence-Based Medicine, the Quality Initiative, and P4P: Performance or Paperwork?
M. Bradford Henley, Charles Turkelson, Joshua J. Jacobs, and Robert H. Haralson
J. Bone Joint Surg. Am. 2008;90:2781-2790.[Extract] [Full text] [PDF]

AOA Symposium. Direct-to-Consumer Marketing in Orthopaedic Surgery: Boon or Boondoggle?
Jonathan L. Schaffer, Kevin J. Bozic, Lawrence D. Dorr, Dane A. Miller, and James V. Nepola
J. Bone Joint Surg. Am. 2008;90:2534-2543.[Extract] [Full text] [PDF]

Topics in Medical Economics: Medical Malpractice
Joseph Bernstein, Duncan MacCourt, and Bruce D. Abramson
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2008;90:1777-1782. [Full text] [PDF]

AOA Symposium. Barriers (Threats) to Clinical Research
J.L. Marsh, William McMaster, Javad Parvizi, Stephen I. Katz, and Kurt Spindler
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2008;90:1769-1776. [Full text] [PDF]

AOA Symposium. Current State of Fellowship Hiring: Is a Universal Match Necessary? Is It Possible?
Christopher D. Harner, Anil S. Ranawat, Muriel Niederle, Alvin E. Roth, Peter J. Stern, Shepard R. Hurwitz, William N. Levine, G. Paul DeRosa, and Serena S. Hu
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2008;90:1375-1384. [Full text] [PDF]

Inventing in Orthopaedics: From Idea to Marketed Device
Peter M. Bonutti, Thorsten M. Seyler, Paul D. Bianco, Slif D. Ulrich, and Michael A. Mont
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2008;90:1385-1392. [Full text] [PDF]

Is Socrates Dying?
Augusto Sarmiento
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2008;90:675-676. [Full text] [PDF]

The 2007 ABC Traveling Fellowship: Building International Orthopaedic Bridges
Constance R. Chu, John Antoniou, Brian G. Donley, Steven L. Frick, Alan S. Hilibrand, William M. Ricci, and Alastair S. Younger
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2008;90:672-674. [Full text] [PDF]

An AAOS-NIH Symposium. Fracture Repair: Challenges, Opportunities, and Directions for Future Research
Thomas A. Einhorn, Cato T. Laurencin, and Karen Lyons
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2008;90:438-442. [Full text] [PDF]

AOA Symposium. Orthopaedic Residency Training: Are We Meeting Expectations?
Richard H. Gross, Jennifer Greene, Richard Haynes, and Michael F. Schafer
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2008;90:429-437. [Full text] [PDF]

AOA 2005 John J. Fahey, MD, Memorial North American Traveling Fellowship: Fellows' Travel Diary
Matthew T. Provencher, Kevin J. Bozic, Rex Haydon, Johnny T.C. Lau, and Heather A. Vallier
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2008;90:205-207. [Full text] [PDF]

Readability of Patient Education Materials from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America Web Sites
Sameer Badarudeen and Sanjeev Sabharwal
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2008;90:199-204. [Full text] [PDF]

AOA Symposium. Orthopaedists Partnering with Other Physicians to Provide Musculoskeletal Care
Alan S. Hilibrand, Kurt P. Spindler, and Scott D. Boden
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2007;89:2810-2818. [Full text] [PDF]

Hattage
Peter J. Stern
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2007;89:2803-2809. [Full text] [PDF]

Medicare Physician Reimbursement: Past, Present, and Future
Sanaz Hariri, Kevin J. Bozic, Carlos Lavernia, Ann Prestipino, and Harry E. Rubash
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2007;89:2536-2546. [Full text] [PDF]

Pain Management: The Orthopaedic Surgeon's Perspective
Harry N. Herkowitz, Douglas R. Dirschl, and David H. Sohn
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2007;89:2532-2535. [Full text] [PDF]

AOA-JOA Traveling Fellowship 2006: The Fellows' Travel Log
Scott F.M. Duncan, Eric Hofmeister, Michael Bolognesi, and Rena Stewart
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2007;89:2312-2315. [Full text] [PDF]

Musculoskeletal Medicine Educational Reform in the Bone and Joint Decade
Joseph Bernstein, Toby King, and George V. Lawry
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2007;89:2308-2311. [Full text] [PDF]

Follow-up on Misrepresentation of Research Activity by Orthopaedic Residency Applicants: Has Anything Changed?
Emmanuel K. Konstantakos, Richard T. Laughlin, Ronald J. Markert, and Lynn A. Crosby
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2007;89:2084-2088. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

AOA Symposium. Gainsharing in Orthopaedics: Passing Fancy or Wave of the Future?
Douglas R. Dirschl, Joane Goodroe, D. McCarty Thornton, and Gary W. Eiland
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2007;89:2075-2083. [Full Text] [PDF]

Symposium. How to Participate in Orthopaedic Randomized Clinical Trials
Stephen B. Trippel, Michael J. Bosse, David A. Heck, and James G. Wright
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2007;89:1856-1864. [Full text] [PDF]

Symposium. The Introduction of Biologics in Orthopaedics: Issues of Cost, Commercialism, and Ethics
William T. Obremskey, James S. Marotta, Michael J. Yaszemski, Larry R. Churchill, Scott D. Boden, and Douglas R. Dirschl
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2007;89:1641-1649. [Full text] [PDF]

Symposium. Potential Strategies for Improving Orthopaedic Education Strategic Dialogue from the AOA Resident Leadership Forum Class of 2005
Anil S. Ranawat, Douglas R. Dirschl, Corey J. Wallach, and Christopher D. Harner
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2007;89:1633-1640. 1633[Full text] [PDF]

Orthopaedic Surgeons as Educators. Applying the Principles of Adult Education to Teaching Orthopaedic Residents
Stephen J. Pinney, Samir Mehta, Daniel D. Pratt, John F. Sarwark, Edmund Campion, Laurel Blakemore, and Kevin P. Black
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2007;89:1385-1392. [Full text] [PDF]

Symposium. The Relevance of Culturally Competent Care in Orthopaedics to Outcomes and Health Care Disparities
Augustus A. White, III, James A. Hill, Audley M. Mackel, Diane L. Rowley, Emily P. Rickards, and Bill Jenkins
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2007;89:1379-1384. [Full text] [PDF]

A Practical Guide to Assigning Levels of Evidence
James G. Wright
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2007;89:1128-1130. [Full text] [PDF]

The Prevalence and Severity of Burnout Among Academic Orthopaedic Departmental Leaders
Khaled J. Saleh, James Campbell Quick, Mark Conaway, Wesley E. Sime, Wayne Martin, Shepard Hurwitz, and Thomas A. Einhorn
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2007;89:896-903. [Full text] [PDF]

Developmental Biology in Orthopaedics. Summary of the 2006 AAOS Research Symposium
Benjamin A. Alman and William A. Horton
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2007;89:668-671. [Full text] [PDF]

An MBA: The Utility and Effect on Physicians' Careers
Selene G. Parekh and Bikramjit Singh
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2007;89:442-447. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Demystifying the Orthopaedic Certification Process
Randall E. Marcus, John J. Callaghan, and G. Paul DeRosa
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2007;89:436-441. [Full Text] [PDF]

Perceptions and Competence in Evidence-Based Medicine: Are Surgeons Getting Better? A Questionnaire Survey of Members of the Dutch Orthopaedic Association
Rudolf W. Poolman, Inger N. Sierevelt, Forough Farrokhyar, J. Adriaan Mazel, Leendert Blankevoort, and Mohit Bhandari
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2007;89:206-215. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Symposium Integrating Evidence-Based Medicine into Clinical Practice
Rick W. Wright, John E. Kuhn, Annunziato Amendola, Morgan H. Jones, and Kurt P. Spindler
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2007;89:199-205. [Full text] [PDF]

The Conduct of Clinical Research Under the HIPAA Privacy Rule
William C. McMaster, Katherine Sale, Gunnar B.J. Andersson, Mathias P.G. Bostrom, Mark C. Gebhardt, Stephen B. Trippel, and David C. Clark
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2006;88:2765-2770. [Full text] [PDF]

The Impact of Trauma in an Urban Pediatric Orthopaedic Practice
W. Timothy Ward and Jeffrey A. Rihn
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2006;88:2759-2764. [Full text] [PDF]

Topics in Medical Economics: Health Care Rationing
Joseph Bernstein
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2006;88:2527-2532. [Full text] [PDF]

Orthopaedic Gifts: Opportunities and Obligations
Terry R. Light
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2006;88:2521-2526. [Full text] [PDF]

Level-I Orthopaedic Trauma Care: A Model for Longevity
Michael T. Archdeacon and Peter J. Stern
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2006;88:2305-2309. [Full text] [PDF]

AOA Professionalism Guiding Leadership
Terry R. Light and Marc F. Swiontkowski
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2006;88:2303-2304. [Full text] [PDF]

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Topics in Training

Funding of Educational Opportunities in Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Training. A Survey of Residency Program Directors and Chairs
A. Alex Jahangir, John H. Flint, and Samir Mehta
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2009;91:1542-1545. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

The Value of Mentorship in Orthopaedic Surgery Resident Education: The Residents' Perspective
John H. Flint, A. Alex Jahangir, Bruce D. Browner, and Samir Mehta
J. Bone Joint Surg. Am. 2009;91:1017-1022.[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Operative Experience in an Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program: The Effect of Work-Hour Restrictions
Michael A. Baskies, David E. Ruchelsman, Craig M. Capeci, Joseph D. Zuckerman, and Kenneth A. Egol
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2008;90:924-927. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

The Effect of Computer Navigation on Trainee Learning of Surgical Skills
Wade Gofton, Adam Dubrowski, Farshid Tabloie, and David Backstein
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2007;89:2819-2827. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

The Impact of the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education Work-Hour Regulations on the Surgical Experience of Orthopaedic Surgery Residents
Alexander J. Pappas and David C. Teague
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2007;89:904-909. [Full text] [PDF]

Measuring the Attitudes and Impact of the Eighty-Hour Workweek Rules on Orthopaedic Surgery Residents
Sharat K. Kusuma, Samir Mehta, Michael Sirkin, Adolph J. Yates, Theodore Miclau, Kimberly J. Templeton, and Gary E. Friedlaender
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2007;89:679-685. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Practice Management Education in Orthopaedic Surgical Residencies
J. Brian Gill and Robert C. Schutt, Jr.
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2007;89:216-219. [Full text] [PDF]

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Ethics in Practice

Managing Medical Errors
James D. Capozzi and Rosamond Rhodes
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2009;91:2520-2521. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Ethical Dilemmas in Orthopaedic Surgical Training
Graeme Holt, Tom Nunn, and Alberto Gregori
J. Bone Joint Surg. Am. 2008;90:2798-2803.[Extract] [Full text] [PDF]

Caring for Doctors
James D. Capozzi
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2008;90:1606-1608. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Ethics in Practice. Terminating the Physician-Patient Relationship
James D. Capozzi, Rosamond Rhodes, and George Gantsoudes
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2008;90:208-210. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Physician Advertising: Evaluation of a Sample Advertisement
James D. Capozzi
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2007;89:2089-2091. [Full Text] [PDF]

The Ethics of Sham Surgery in Clinical Orthopaedic Research
Samir Mehta, Thomas G. Myers, Jess H. Lonner, G. Russell Huffman, and Brian J. Sennett
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2007;89:1650-1653. [Full text] [PDF]

The Legal and Ethical Issues Surrounding Financial Conflict of Interest in Orthopaedic Research
Kanu Okike and Mininder S. Kocher
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2007;89:910-913. [Full text] [PDF]

Coping with Racism in a Patient
James D. Capozzi and Rosamond Rhodes
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2006;88:2543-2544. [Full text] [PDF]

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Selected Instructional Course Lectures

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs in Orthopaedics
Omar Abdul-Hadi, Javad Parvizi, Matthew S. Austin, Eugene Viscusi, and Thomas Einhorn
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2009;91:2020-2027. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Adolescent Shoulder Injuries: Consensus and Controversies
Dean C. Taylor and Kevin L. Krasinski
J. Bone Joint Surg. Am. 2009;91:462-473.[Extract] [Full text] [PDF]

Operative Carpal and Hand Injuries in Children
Peter M. Waters
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2007;89:2064-2074. [Full text] [PDF]

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Current Concepts Reviews

Psychosocial Aspects of Disabling Musculoskeletal Pain
Ana-Maria Vranceanu, Arthur Barsky, and David Ring
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2009;91:2014-2018. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Blount Disease
Sanjeev Sabharwal
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2009;91:1758-1776. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Supracondylar Humeral Fractures in Children
Reza Omid, Paul D. Choi, and David L. Skaggs
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2008;90:1121-1132. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Impingement of the Native Hip Joint
Aditya V. Maheshwari, Aamer Malik, and Lawrence D. Dorr
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2007;89:2508-2518. [Full text] [PDF]

Prevention of Perioperative Infection
Nicholas Fletcher, D'Mitri Sofianos, Marschall Brantling Berkes, and William T. Obremskey
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2007;89:1605-1618. [Full text] [PDF]

Preventing the Development of Chronic Pain After Orthopaedic Surgery with Preventive Multimodal Analgesic Techniques
Scott S. Reuben and Asokumar Buvanendran
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2007;89:1343-1358. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Institutional Review Board Approval: Why It Matters
Javad Parvizi, T. David Tarity, Kyle Conner, and J. Bruce Smith
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2007;89:418-426. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

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CME for credit or for practice

• Pediatrics
• Quarterly General CME Exams from JBJS
• All orthopaedic subspecialties

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Useful Links

• American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
• American Orthopaedic Association (AOA)
• Association of Bone and Joint Surgeons (ABJS)
• Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction Society
• Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America
• webmaster{at}jbjs.org

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